Built another compost container and flipped the #compost. It stopped heating up at about 121*F. I think it was too dry. 
Discussion
Do you think that keeping it off the ground helps aeration? I find it dries the heap out too much and stops worms getting in.
This is the first time I'm trying like this. It is coming into winter and is quite wet. I plan on adding works at the end.
Yes you're right it shouldn't dry out as much during winter. I love turning compost. Have you listened to any Leighton Morrison pods yet? He plants the top of the heap with rye grass to mature it. I also love the alchemy of Biodynamic methods! Its all good fun...
I've made compost like this. Gets real hot, highest temp I got 175 degrees F. Trick to getting it hot I found was make sure you got enough Nitrogen from manure. Can also add comfy/nettles nitrogen source. My woodchips for some batches were abit too big. Make sure it's moist enough, so when you turn it, if its drying out add water. Try use rain water (tap water will have anti microbial chemicals). After 3 or 4 batches i had it pretty much nailed.
Also when it gets too hot 170-175 plus instead of turning, try poking holes in it from above with a broom handle, this can bring down temperature below 175 to 160 sweet spot and can give you an extra day or 2 before turning. Good luck. 👍
I do it to keep the bottom of the pile from getting soggy and going anaerobic. This type of bin is best sprayed down on the sides to keep it from drying out. There are usually worm eggs in the inputs to the pile, and it's good practice to add some finished compost as an innoculant too.
Not much of a composter, what temp are you shooting for? Over 130F? If memory serves that tempwill prevent seed germination. I also have 150 stuck in my head .